MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 30MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 72204409

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed that the returned device was not in its original packaging.The device was fractured approximately 1/3 of the way down from the distal end.There was biological debris on the returned item.An assessment of material characteristics found that based on the condition of the product material found during visual inspection, additional material testing is not required.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A review of the material specifications found that the storage requirements for the material are specified, and the material must comply with provided percentage composition specifications as measured by ash test.A risk management review found that the reported failures and/or harm were documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include an application of excessive force on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that during an acl procedure, the threads of the screw biosure regenesorb were bending when they got in contact with tissue.The screw was removed.An instrument of 8mm was used to prepare the site before insertion attempt.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.As per investigation results, it was found the device is fractured approximately 1/3 of the way down from the distal end.

• Brand Name: SCREW BIOSURE REGENESORB 10MM X 30MM
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 18469395
• MDR Text Key: 332518188
• Report Number: 1219602-2024-00067
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554036855
• UDI-Public: 00885554036855
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K142948
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72204409
• Device Lot Number: 51075118
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/06/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/18/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 28 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 85 KG